Quality Technician, Sr

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Reporting to the Site Quality Leader, the Quality Technician, Sr. is the lead representative for the Quality Inspection team in conjunction with Quality Engineering and Operations. In addition, they are also a focal point of the Parker Zero Defects Program (ZDP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within the Danville Carbon operations.

Job Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Customer Investigations and assists with customer product support issues as required.
• ZDP (Zero Defects Program) champion
• Lead APQP activities for new program launch.
• Responsible for applying standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in providing solutions to a variety of problems.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data, and provides feedback to Engineering personnel.
• Leads/participates on teams in problem solving/corrective action activities and documents as appropriate.
• Daily interface with Supervisors, Assemblers, Quality Inspectors, Engineering personnel, Procurement and MRB Engineers.
• Oversight and support of the Quality inspection team in daily operations.
• Works closely with other engineering departments to help solve problems involving product deficiencies, design changes, and new manufacturing process development.
• Support Quality in maintaining compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner and observing all company procedures regarding environmental, health and safety matters.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• Performs special duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.

Certifications: A secondary certificate or vocational school certificate combined with prior work experience in the CNC Machining is recommended.

Experience:

• 4 - 6 years of experience working in manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components, preferably related to the aerospace industry is a plus.
• 2-3 years in a Quality Control/Inspection role is a plus.

Skills:

• Able to perform precise measurements using metrology equipment.
• Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge/Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools; SAP experience a plus
• Quality experience preferred.
• Document control system experience preferred.
• AS9100 internal auditing experience
• Experience with blueprints, drawings, and CAD models preferred.
• CNC machining knowledge/Experience preferred.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Participation in health and emotional wellbeing challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Employment opportunity (EN-USA)

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG TEST

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.